David Pierce

02/17/25 • 51 min

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From the gold iPod Mini to the Rabbit R1, David Pierce and Jason Howell explore the tactile qualities of tech, the resurgence of physical media, and the challenges of staying organized in a digital world.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Podcast begins

1:36 - Introducing David Pierce!

2:20 - The Evolution of Computers from destinations to being ubiquitous

7:00 - David's early interest in technology

8:53 - The gold iPod mini experience

15:22 - The Resurgence of Tactile Technology

18:21 - Tangible vs. Digital Music

26:16 - Technology and Organization

35:51 - AI Impact on Education

39:48 - Current Tech in Reach (Rabbit R1, Humane AI Pin)

Catch David on The Vergecast Podcast: https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Podcast begins

1:36 - Introducing David Pierce!

2:20 - The Evolution of Computers from destinations to being ubiquitous

7:00 - David's early interest in technology

8:53 - The gold iPod mini experience

15:22 - The Resurgence of Tactile Technology

18:21 - Tangible vs. Digital Music

26:16 - Technology and Organization

35:51 - AI Impact on Education

39:48 - Current Tech in Reach (Rabbit R1, Humane AI Pin)

Catch David on The Vergecast Podcast: https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast

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Previous Episode

Becca Farsace

Jason Howell sits down with Becca Farsace to explore her transition from The Verge to independent content creation, managing ADD as a creator, her nostalgic attachment to the iPod Touch, and her goals for 2025. Becca also shares her number one piece of advice for people looking to start a YouTube channel in 2025.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Podcast begins

02:05 - Introducing Becca Farsace!

03:28 - Authenticity in content creation and connecting with the audience

07:11 - Allowing children access to social media and technology

08:51 - Becca's first cell phone and early mobile devices

13:59 - The iPad Touch and its impact on Becca's interest in technology

17:40 - Raving about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3

21:18 - Becca's experience creating the iJustine video as her last project at The Verge

26:39 - Transitioning from working at The Verge to becoming an independent creator

28:21 - Octopus Arms analogy and goals for 2025

33:07 - Becca's approach to creativity and breaking the rules in video production

34:11 - Challenges of being an independent creator, including thumbnails and titles

35:40 - Becca's experience with ADD and how she manages her work

39:55 - How Becca moved from behind the camera to in front of it

42:39 - Becca's big tip on how to start a YouTube channel in 2025

43:57 - The Apple QuickTake 200 camera and nostalgic tech

49:51 - Discussion about Google Glass and the future of smart glasses

53:32 - The Unihertz Jelly smartphone and minimalist phone designs

55:14 - THANK YOU to Becca!

57:39 - Everything else you need to know about Techsploder Podcast

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Next Episode

Mikah Sargent

Mikah Sargent joins Jason Howell to explore the nostalgic world of early 2000s tech, from the Kindle Keyboard to the Juice Box multimedia player, while also discussing Mikah's current tech interests and tech podcast career.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Show begins

01:51 - Catching up with Mikah Sargent

10:42 - Mikah's move to Portland and comparison to the Bay Area

15:49 - Mikah's early tech memories and influences

20:50 - The Kindle Keyboard as Mikah's tech awakening

28:39 - Mikah's journey from graphic design to tech journalism

30:25 - Mikah's history with smartphones and Apple devices

35:33 - Mikah recalls the Sanyo SCP2700 BlackBerry knockoff

38:22 - Discussion of the Ubiquiti Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer